In 2020, Anne Janzer surveyed over 400 nonfiction writers about their experiences and problems writing their books. She asked writers where they...
Writing A Book
3 Keystone Habits That Will Set Your Book Project Up for Success
All my clients are motivated when they start their book projects. They’re full of enthusiasm. They know they will be challenged to do good work, and...
Plan Slow, Write Fast. Take the Time To Plan Your Book Right.
You decided to write a book. Great! That’s exciting. Writing a book can make a difference in your life and your business. It can make a difference...
How Writing Your Book Is and Is Not Like Qualifying for the Olympics
“I could do that.” The Olympic Games are on. All over the world, people sit on couches watching marvelous athletic performances on their screens and...
How To Make Progress on Your Book When Life Intervenes
Joe, Judy, and Mike were all working steadily on their books. Then life intervened. A crisis in Joe’s business claimed his time and attention. He...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Write a Book
Yes, everyone does have a book in them. That doesn’t mean that getting it out will be easy. You may imagine getting your book out as akin to opening...
The Road To Writing a Book
I’ve been a ghostwriter and book writing coach for over twenty years. During that time, I talked to dozens of people about the book they wanted to...
Great Writing Is More Than Writing
"The process of writing is not the process of typing on the keyboard; it's the process of crawling around on my carpet, organizing my piles [of...
Feedback Is the Breakfast of Champions. How Nutritional Is Your Feedback?
Ken Blanchard is the first person I ever heard say, “Feedback is ‘The Breakfast of Champions.’” Feedback is important for athletes, managers, and...
2 Reasons Why You Need Help To Write Your Book
The bookcase just didn’t fit in. When Bill and I lived in the same city, we spent a good deal of time together, mostly investigating the local brew...